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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Newry Man Sentenced for Drug Offences, Warrenpoint Attempted Rape and Sexual Offences

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has acknowledged the sentence handed down to 33 year old Denvior Larkin from Newry on Thursday 15th May at Newry Crown Court, for sexual offences including attempted rape. He was also sentenced at the same time for unrelated drug offences including being concerned in the supply of a Class […]

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Community Constituency Crime Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Police Ask Public to Help Prevent Wildfires

As the another weekend of dry and fine weather lies ahead police in Newry, Mourne and Down are encouraging people to enjoy our local beauty spots safely. The advice comes after wildfires in areas of the Mournes in recent weeks. Local officers have been carrying out additional patrols and are now asking the public to […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

£80,000 Invested In Puffin Crossing Facilities for Warrenpoint and Dundrum

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the switching on of new pedestrian PUFFIN crossings on the A2 Seaview, Warrenpoint road and on the A2 Main Street, Dundrum. The Department has invested £40,000 in each of the specialised pedestrian crossings. Minister Kimmins said, “The locations are popular crossing points on the A2 road, for people accessing schools, […]

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Business Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Protest Over Harbour Waste Fears

By Rotten to the Point The Warrenpoint and Carlingford Lough community will be holding a Solidarity Walk and Peaceful Protest on Saturday 15th, March starting from  Warrenpoint Harbour Authority House in the Square to the main Warrenpoint Harbour Authority gates on the Newry Road. This peaceful protest is from 2:30pm and walk starts at 3pm. […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Accelerant Used In Warrenpoint Property Fire

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a fire at a property in the Forth Avenue area of Warrenpoint in the early hours of Tuesday, February 18. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, received and responded […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Infrastructure South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint: Concerns Bin Waste Could Affect Festivals and Cruise Ships Coming to Area This Spring and Summer

By Rotten to the Point 2025 will see more Festivals, events, and cruise ships coming to our town of Warrenpoint and Carlingford Lough more than ever before and a welcome break for its townspeople and visitors to enjoy the warmer weather as well as the warm welcome from the Warrenpoint community to visitors that will […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Nominations Now Open For Council’s NMD Be Active Sports Awards

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA), is excited to announce the opening of nominations for this year’s NMD Be Active Sports Awards. These prestigious awards will once again acknowledge the remarkable sporting accomplishments of athletes and clubs whilst collectively recognising the tremendous contributions […]

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Community Constituency Newry Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Joanne Gray-Sloan

Gray-Sloan. (Rostrevor) 4th January 2024, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital, surrounded by the loving care of her family. Joanne, loving daughter of Sally and the late Pat, devoted wife of Hugh and loving mother to Michael, Patrick and Kathleen, sister of Michael, Pearse and the late Pat. 5, Church Street, Rostrevor.May her soul rest in […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Politics South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

‘Upgrades to A1 Will Improve Safety and Cut Journey Times’ – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed an announcement from Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd to commence procurement for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 this week. The South Down MLA said: “The A1 Junctions Phase 2 is a long-anticipated project for those who travel this road on a daily basis, particularly commuters between Dublin and Belfast. […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint: Money and Jewellery Stolen In Burglary

Detectives in Newry CID are investigating a burglary at a house in Warrenpoint on Sunday 25 November. Entry was gained to the Mourne Drive property via a rear window sometime between 3pm and midnight. A sum of money and jewellery are believed to have been taken. Detectives would like to hear from anyone with information […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Rotten to the Point: No Community Confidence In Warrenpoint Harbour Authority Board

By Rotten to the Point In a strong and unified voice, the community stakeholders of Warrenpoint have expressed their complete lack of confidence in the current Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA) Board. We are calling for the immediate resignation of all board members, citing multiple failures in their management of Warrenpoint Port. The board’s credibility has […]

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Community Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Aisling McGivern

McGivern (Warrenpoint) 9th November 2024, peacefully at hospital surrounded by her family, Aisling, dearly loved daughter of Emmett Thomas and Fiona, loving sister of Claire and Ciarán, cherished sister-in-law of Kevin and Chloe, adored auntie of Katie-Rose and Donnacha and a much-loved niece and cousin. May her soul rest on peace. Aisling’s remains will repose […]